Deputy Engineering Task Lead - Arlington, VA

Serco; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Deputy Engineering Project Lead to join our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment team in the Arlington, VA area. You will guide technical teams through CCD changes, budgeting, and POM planning while interfacing with Navy and industry partners.

You will develop data-driven insights, support test and evaluation activities, and help manage workloads, schedules, and contractual deliveries. A strong engineering background and DoD familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 4 years of related/relevant experience.
• Strong communication and program management skills.
• Ability to learn shipbuilding acquisition, design, production, test and trials, and configuration management.
• Experience with systems engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team’s change tracking and development of work productions for the CCD process.
• Assist the task lead with TPS management, POM issue briefs, and budget exhibit updates.
• Familiarize with SSC, LCAC, LCU, and LSM HM&E and C4N systems and provide recommendations.
• Understand Navy test and evaluation processes and trials; support DT/OT/IT testing.
• Provide assessment, analysis, and recommendations for test events.
• Identify cost impacts/savings for technical proposals and fleet impact.
• Develop online databases, status updates, and metrics; participate in program reviews.
• Provide PM and technical support to Navy Amphibious Assault/Connectors programs.

Skills

Secret clearance

US citizenship

Engineering degree

4 years experience

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Analytical support

Travel 10%

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Looking for an opportunity at a place you can have influence every day? Then Serco has the right opportunity for you!

As the Deputy Engineering Project Lead, you will be part of a team located in the DMV area that evaluates and manages the delivery of new amphibious ships, auxiliary ships, and landing craft to the fleet and sustaining existing fleet assets. Our team is led by a Program Manager having decades of experience working in the DoD and shipbuilding industry.

Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy ships and craft and supports surface ship maintenance, modernization, and sustainment. Working in our Arlington, VA office, you will work closely with Government, maritime industry professionals, and support personnel. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines. Our objective: to ensure our clients’ mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost.

In this role you will:

• Lead the technical team’s change tracking and development of work productions for the Craft Change Document (CCD) process.
• Assist the task lead with managing the customer’s business plan, including task planning sheet (TPS) management, development of POM issue briefs, and development of budget exhibit updates.
• Become familiar with the SSC, LCAC, LCU, and LSM HM&E and C4N systems and provide technical recommendations.
• Become familiar with the Navy’s test and evaluation process, including pre-delivery builders and acceptance trials (BT and AT), developmental testing (DT) including post delivery test and trials (PDT&T), and operational and integrated testing (OT/IT) including initial and final operational test and evaluation (IOT&E and FOT&E).
• Provide assessment, analysis, and recommendations for various test events.
• Identify potential cost impacts/savings for various technical proposals and their impact to the end user upon introduction to the fleet.
• Develop online databases, status updates, and metrics as requested.
• Participate in regularly scheduled program reviews
• Provide technical and programmatic guidance for: cost and schedule; statement of work (SOW) and data requirement list (DRL) for shipbuilder/contract service provider submissions system upgrades. and
• Travel to assist and provide assessment/analysis for test events, plans and reports.
• Participate in design reviews
• Provide administrative support to brief issues and maintain technical baselines.
• Provide program management and technical support to the U.S Navy’s Amphibious Assault and Connectors Program’s engineering, test and evaluation, and planning yard teams.
• Keep track of high priority tasks and drive issues to resolution
• Assist customer with managing overall workload and establishing and maintaining processes
• Serve as a key communication interface to the customer leads
• Oversee large projects for the contractor technical and test and evaluation teams and, when applicable, task team members with completing those projects
• Assist the task lead with coordinating the contractor teams.
• Produce white papers, briefs, and other deliverables as requested by the customer
• Organize and track action items.
• Review and provide feedback on team work products prior to delivery to client.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an Engineering discipline.
• 4 years of similar/related/relevant experience.
• Strong communication and program management skills.
• Ability to learn shipbuilding acquisition, design, production, test and trials, and configuration management.
• Experience with systems engineering
• Ability to provide analytical support.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for work purposes.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.